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Not to be dramatic but my stovetop espresso maker changed my life. They’re popular in various countries and go by a few different names — a moka pot Italy, a cafetera in Cuba — but whatever you call them, they make a damn good espresso. My pot was about $30, which is admittedly a… Read More

hella isn’t even a California thing honestly like it’s literally just the Bay Area

A lot of recipes say to heat oil until it "shimmers" but what does that mean???? What does shimmering oil look like??? I literally have no idea i just heat it for a few minutes and then pray pls help

write down as much shit as your body is physically capable of writing. write down every word you can, even if you don't think it's very important. don't worry about formatting, highlighting, whatever -- just write. after class, rewrite. condense, clarify, color-code, whatever you… Read More

I've always been partial to smoothies, because they're easy as hell and you can fit a ton of nutrients into them. And they're so accommodating and customizable -- just throw whatever shit you have/feel like using in a blender and you're good to go. I'm also drawn to smoothies because… Read More

this is gonna sound dumb as hell but toothpaste. I recently made the switch to using cruelty free products and not buying from companies that test on animals (the exceptions being things like medications). Whole Foods is the only physical store that sells toothpaste made by brands… Read More

Young people are notorious for their low sense of political efficacy (the belief that they can somehow alter the political process) -- they don't think their voice matters, and so they don't vote. But this allows the vicious election cycle that keeps legislators and politicians that… Read More

It's been said a million times before, but I truly believe the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz changed my life.

You might be numb to your sadness, but they might make you numb to everything else too. Sometimes, you can't remember the last time you felt . . . anything.

We found a tampon in the shower. A tampon, just sitting there on the floor of the communal shower.